The Stars have signed defenseman Esa Lindell to a six-year contract extension, the franchise announced Thursday morning.
The contract has an AAV of $5.8 million per season.
"Esa is a consummate professional who has proven himself dependable in every situation and is just an absolute workhorse," Stars GM Jim Nill said in a statement. "When you combine his strength, conditioning, hockey IQ and skill, he has become an integral part of this team. Along with John Klingberg and Miro Heiskanen, the three make up the foundation of a blueline that will not only be a strength for our club, but one that will be as good as any in the NHL for the foreseeable future.